Kolkata : Kolkata, September 3, 2026: Train passengers travelling between Sealdah, Malda and North Bengal are advised to take note of a major disruption in railway services. Several important trains have been cancelled due to land subsidence at the Tildanga–New Farakka section in Malda Division.
The disruption has affected multiple long-distance services scheduled to depart from Sealdah on September 3, while another major train scheduled for September 4 has also been cancelled.
These trains have been cancelled
| Train No. | Train Name | Route | Scheduled Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13153 | Gour Express | Sealdah–Malda | 10:05 PM, Sept 3 |
| 13149 | Kanchan Kanya Express | Sealdah–Alipurduar | 8:30 PM, Sept 3 |
| 12343 | Darjeeling Mail | Sealdah–Haldibari | 10:15 PM, Sept 3 |
| 12377 | Padatik Express | Sealdah–New Alipurduar | 11:20 PM, Sept 3 |
| 13189 | Sealdah–Balurghat Express | Sealdah–Balurghat | 10:30 PM, Sept 3 |
| 13173 | Kanchanjunga Express | Sealdah–Sabroom | 6:50 AM, Sept 4 |
Uttar Banga Express to run
In an important update for passengers, Train No. 13147 Uttar Banga Express, scheduled to depart Sealdah at 7:40 PM on September 3, will run as scheduled.
The cancellations have been necessitated by the land subsidence reported at Tildanga–New Farakka in Malda Division, which has disrupted normal train operations through the affected section.
Passengers advised to check train status before travelling
Passengers who have planned to travel from Sealdah towards Malda, North Bengal and other destinations along the affected route are advised to check the latest railway service information before leaving for the station.
The cancellations may cause significant inconvenience to passengers, particularly those travelling on the affected long-distance services. Passengers are advised not to rely on the usual timetable alone and to verify the latest running status of their train before beginning their journey.
The situation is particularly important for passengers travelling tonight and early on September 4.
Important: The above information is based on the railway cancellation details provided for the land subsidence incident at Tildanga–New Farakka, Malda Division.
